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Property in South Costa Blanca - Spain

by Antoni Sokrato

Seemingly for an eternity has the east coast of Spain been a very popular tourist trap, particularly for the Brits. So many of us have descended upon the area for a few short weeks, found it quite irresistible and so decided to stay, whether buying a holiday home, or making it their retirement retreat. They have done this for so many reasons, not least of which being the sandy beaches and of course the sun.

What draws all these crowds? Of course it’s the sun combined with the quantity of excellent sandy beaches. Now let’s take a look at some of the interesting towns you’re sure to encounter when visiting the Costa Blanca, each one fascinating in its own right, but at the same time typically Spanish.

Alicante is the main town on the Costa Blanca. It used to be a bustling sea port and its remaining old buildings in a highly decorative style are witness to that. Alicante is very warm and sunny for a big proportion of the year, with temperatures often arriving at the 40C mark. Alicante is a fast growing metropolis which not only relies on the tourist trade to earn its keep, since it is also a thriving merchant centre, exporting olives and fruit as well as the ubiquitous wine.

To the north-east of Alicante lies the bustling tourist development of Benidorm. Benidorm is a thriving tourist centre known for its myriad of hotels and skyline almost reminiscent of New York. But up until the 1960’s Benidorm was a lowly fishing village. Never would one have guessed how the tourist trade was to take over its white sandy beaches and claim it as its own.

Further along the coast there is Calpe, famous for the Penon d’Ifach rock which seems to overwhelm it. This is a gigantic rock seemingly rising out of the sea and attached to the land by only a narrow isthmus. For those who dare clamber onto the rock and reach its lofty summit, there are some great views across the water, on a clear day even as far as the isle of Ibiza in the distance.

At the most northern point on the Costa Blanca we find Denia, which is situated only a little to the south of Valencia. Denia has a wonderful coastline with several sandy beaches and also more secluded rocky areas just to the south. Denia itself is situated right at the foot of imposing Mount Montgo.

The ancient fishing port of Xabia lies immediately south of Denia. Xabia is famous for its network of tiny streets, traversable only on foot. It is a charming, picturesque town and an ideal get-away, particularly well-suited to those who love walking and exploring.

Guardamar is a beachfront town that is typically Spanish in its charm. What makes it stand out are the famous sand dunes, palm and eucalyptus trees, which were originally installed so as to protect the town from high winds which would create sand storms. Guardamar also possesses a spectacular white sandy beach, almost 10 km in length. In fact the town has two main beaches, separated from each other by the Segura river.

The river Segura separates the two main beaches of Guardamar. To the south there are three kilometres of iuninterrupted sand right up to Torrevieja beach. But in fact all the beaches around the town have great sand and high quality water. So this is a perfect place for lovers of watersports, and of course the ubiquitous sunbathers.

Naturally enough, property on the Costa Blanca is highly sought after, but there are so many idyllic locations, that finding the ideal spot for you might even be quite a difficult process. The choice is simply so enormous. Just take your time, look around, absorb some sun, then come back for more!

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